We work on the principle that pets are loved members of the family.
Dr Louis
Gilshenan
Practice Owner & Veterinarian
Louis Gilshenan is a dedicated veterinarian with 20 years experience in general practice. Louis grew up in the Toowoomba region and is now raising his three children with his wife Julie and the family Labrador Barney.
Louis is an easy going bloke who always treats his patients as if they were his own. He is passionate about surgery and creating a positive experience for all people and their pets who walk through the door!
Dr David Hall
Practice Owner & Veterinarian
David Hall is passionate about the wellbeing of beloved family pets. With extensive emergency and critical care experience he believes in providing the best patient care 24/7.
Dave is joined at home by his wife Claire, their six children and pet snake Sibella. They love the local community Toowoomba has to offer and are big supporters of the local schools and family culture.
Dr Megan Allen
Veterinarian
Megan graduated from James Cook University in 2018 and has been with our team since the end of 2021. Megan spent her early years practicing vet in the UK and her favourite part of being a vet is having the opportunity to work up cases from the consult all the way to performing surgery.
Megan lives on property not far from town with her partner, her two cattle dogs, Bonnie and Tilly and her cat Sid.
Dr Ellie Burnett
Veterinarian
Ellie graduated from the University of Queensland in 2015 and joined our veterinary team in 2019. Ellie has a keen interest in surgery and is always researching new techniques!
At home Ellie lives with her partner, her daughter and her son as well as their corgi Jelly Bean!
Dr Megan Du Toit
Veterinarian
Meg graduated from the University of Queensland in 2017 and has been working with us since 2021. Meg loves her interactions with clients and their pets and making them feel like part of our family.
Meg is joined at home by her partner and her young chocolate Labrador named Ivy.
Carly Frost
Veterinarian
Carly graduated from the University of Queensland in 2016 and joined our team in 2023. Carly moved to the UK to work as a vet for 3 years before settling down in Toowoomba. Carly has a special interest in surgery all the way from desexing procedures to emergency surgeries.
Carly has two dogs at home Dale and Doug as well as two cats named Misty and Wilson.
Nicole Herd
Veterinarian
Nicole graduated from the University of Queensland in 2022 and joins us in 2023 to kickstart her veterinary career! Nicole is excited to form connections with clients and their pets as well as learning more complex surgical techniques.
Nicole is joined at home by her partner and enjoys weekend camping trips in her spare time.
Lilli Peak
Receptionist
Lilli has been in Toowoomba her whole life and loves the community here. Lilli is joined at home by a tribe of pets including two huskies, one kelpie and a cat named Tommy. As well as her small pets Lilli is involved with thoroughbred training and breeding.
Lilli’s favourite part of the job is seeing the local Toowoomba community members and getting to know their beloved pets.
Izzy Coleman
Veterinary Nurse
Izzy graduated her Bachelor of Veterinary Technology in 2018 and was working in Brisbane but made the move to Toowoomba to be closer to family. Izzy is passionate about feline medicine and loves caring for all our cats in hospital.
At home Izzy lives with her partner and has three dogs and three cats.
David Hall
Receptionist
While new to the vet industry, David comes to us with a lifetime of customer service experience in hospitality and tourism. He doesn’t have pets at home (for now!) so is loving being able to connect with our furry patients, making them and their owners feel welcome.
When not at work you’ll find David enjoying growing his vegetable garden.
Phoebe Stephens
Veterinary Nurse
Phoebe graduated from the University of Queensland in 2014. In 2018 Phoebe made the move to Toowoomba and joined our team. Phoebe has a great passion for teaching and is responsible for educating and training our new staff members.
Phoebe at home has her husband, their daughter and a mischievous Labrador named Percy.
Sarah Donges
Veterinary Nurse
Sarah has joined our team in 2023 after working as a veterinary nurse for the last 6 years. She is currently in the process of finalising her certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and loves being able to help our vets work up their cases and performing dental procedures.
Sarah has three cats at home, Wesley, Oli and Hammy.
Nikki Lobwein Veterinary Liaison
Nikki has been a veterinary nurse for 20 years and an integral part our our team since 2020. Nikki’s favourite part of the job is being able to help sick patients get back home to their families. Nikki is joined at home by her husband and their two sons. To complete their family they have two dogs Stella and Rocco as well as a sassy cat named Sassy!
Brooke Weston
Veterinary Nurse
Brooke completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2018 and made the move to Toowoomba to join the team! Brooke has a passion for emergency and critical nursing and preventative vet care.
At home, Brooke has a red cattle dog named Dallas.
Sophia Fuss
Veterinary Nurse
Sophia completed her certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2018 and has worked in local Toowoomba clinics ever since. Sophia is enjoying our range of emergency and critical care cases and loves challenging herself with complicated anaesthetic monitoring.
Sophia has a tribe of pets at home including four cats and a bearded dragon named Jub-Jub.
Carly Samson
Veterinary Nurse
Carly is currently studying a Bachelor of Veterinary Technology at the University of Queensland and is completing her veterinary nurse training with us while she studies. Carly loves being able to see a variety of cases to learn from.
Carly lives with her partner and their energetic kelpie Leo.
